Trademark Registration

🔹What is a Trademark?

A trademark is a unique sign, design, word, phrase, logo, or combination of these elements that represents your business.

🔹 Benefits of Trademark Registration

• Legal Protection – Prevents others from copying or using your brand identity.
• Exclusive Rights – You get exclusive ownership of your trademark.
• Brand Recognition – Builds trust and loyalty among customers.
• usiness Expansion – A registered trademark helps in franchise opportunities and brand licensing.
• Global Recognition – Facilitates international trademark registration under the Madrid Protocol.

🔹 Who Can Apply for a Trademark ?

• Individuals
• Proprietorship Firms
• Partnership Firms / LLPs
• Private Limited Companies / Public Limited Companies
• Trusts & NGOs

🔹 Documents Required for Trademark Registration

The following documents are generally required for filing a trademark in India:
✅ For Individuals & Sole Proprietorships:

• Identity proof (Aadhaar / Passport / Voter ID)
• Address proof (Utility bill / Passport)
• Logo (if applicable) in JPEG/PNG format
• Signed TM-48 form (Authorization letter)

✅ For Companies / LLP / Partnership:

• Incorporation Certificate / Partnership deed
• PAN of the entity
• Logo in JPEG/PNG format
• Signed TM-48 form

✅ For Trusts / Societies / NGOs:

• Registration Certificate
• PAN of the entity
• Logo in JPEG/PNG format
• Authorization letter